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Balmeadow Wood

Wood, Forest in Fife

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Balmeadow Wood

Sheepfold at Dunboghill
Sheepfold at Dunboghill Credit: David

Balmeadow Wood is a picturesque forest located in Fife, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. The wood is nestled between the villages of Ceres and Pitscottie, providing a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of nearby urban areas.

The woodland consists primarily of native broadleaf trees, including oak, birch, and beech, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The dense canopy provides shelter for a variety of bird species, such as woodpeckers, owls, and thrushes, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Additionally, the forest floor is adorned with a carpet of wildflowers during the spring and summer months, adding a splash of color to the serene surroundings.

Several well-maintained trails wind through Balmeadow Wood, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its natural beauty. These paths cater to walkers and hikers of all abilities, ranging from gentle strolls to more challenging routes. Along the way, walkers may encounter enchanting ponds, babbling brooks, and even the occasional glimpse of deer or other wildlife.

Balmeadow Wood is also home to a diverse range of plant species, including ferns, mosses, and fungi. This makes it a popular destination for botanists and nature lovers interested in studying the local flora and fauna.

Overall, Balmeadow Wood is a tranquil and enchanting forest, providing a haven for wildlife and an idyllic escape for visitors seeking solace in nature.

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Balmeadow Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.340326/-3.1415379 or Grid Reference NO2917. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sheepfold at Dunboghill
Sheepfold at Dunboghill
Abandoned farm at Gowdie Wonderful views to the south and east, with Hopetown monument just visible on the skyline
Abandoned farm at Gowdie
Wonderful views to the south and east, with Hopetown monument just visible on the skyline
Collairniehill farm ruin
Collairniehill farm ruin
Dunbog cemetery Small cemetery near the hamlet of Dunbog. Contains the graves of some surprisingly old people from the local area. Lovely snowdrops in Spring.
Dunbog cemetery
Small cemetery near the hamlet of Dunbog. Contains the graves of some surprisingly old people from the local area. Lovely snowdrops in Spring.
Dunbog to Monimail track, looking South West This old unmetalled track runs from Monimail to Dunbog over the North Fife Hills. There is evidence of a route here dating back to the 17th Century
Dunbog to Monimail track, looking South West
This old unmetalled track runs from Monimail to Dunbog over the North Fife Hills. There is evidence of a route here dating back to the 17th Century
Shelter in the hills Three-sided shelter hidden high above Dunbog containing some picnic tables
Shelter in the hills
Three-sided shelter hidden high above Dunbog containing some picnic tables
View across Inchrye reedbeds to Glenduckie and Norman's Law Standing on the Dunbog to Lindores Loch track looking North East. The extensive reedbeds aren't named on the map but lie between Inchrye and Dunbog. On the Northern side is a dismantled railway that used to connect the Den of Lindores with Kilmany and then Wormit ... now long gone. In the distance is Norman's Law, the highest point in the North Fife Hills.
View across Inchrye reedbeds to Glenduckie and Norman's Law
Standing on the Dunbog to Lindores Loch track looking North East. The extensive reedbeds aren't named on the map but lie between Inchrye and Dunbog. On the Northern side is a dismantled railway that used to connect the Den of Lindores with Kilmany and then Wormit ... now long gone. In the distance is Norman's Law, the highest point in the North Fife Hills.
Deer fence and gate Balmeadow Hill Newly planted woodland on Balmeadow Hill is protected with an extensive deer fence. Hopetoun Monument on the skyline.
Deer fence and gate Balmeadow Hill
Newly planted woodland on Balmeadow Hill is protected with an extensive deer fence. Hopetoun Monument on the skyline.
Minor road to Glenduckie
Minor road to Glenduckie
Dunbog windmill One of two new identical wind turbines on the Dunbog to Monimail track. These were erected in July/August 2016 and commissioned shortly afterwards. The image is of the more southerly of the two.
Dunbog windmill
One of two new identical wind turbines on the Dunbog to Monimail track. These were erected in July/August 2016 and commissioned shortly afterwards. The image is of the more southerly of the two.
View to Dunbog Hill and windmills Dunbog Hill is on the right. The track skirts the southern edge of the low lying marshy ground at the foot of Dunbog Hill.
View to Dunbog Hill and windmills
Dunbog Hill is on the right. The track skirts the southern edge of the low lying marshy ground at the foot of Dunbog Hill.
Abandoned cattle feeders Monimail to Dunbog track These cattle feeders are on the old track between Monimail and Dunbog at the junction with the track to Cairneyhill Farm and Lindores Loch. The new wind turbine can just be seen through the haze as the track dips down to Dunbog. This is a good place to stop for a rest when walking or mountain biking over the North Fife Hills. Note that there is at least one additional photograph of these feeders on Geograph mapped to the wrong location.
Abandoned cattle feeders Monimail to Dunbog track
These cattle feeders are on the old track between Monimail and Dunbog at the junction with the track to Cairneyhill Farm and Lindores Loch. The new wind turbine can just be seen through the haze as the track dips down to Dunbog. This is a good place to stop for a rest when walking or mountain biking over the North Fife Hills. Note that there is at least one additional photograph of these feeders on Geograph mapped to the wrong location.
OS Cut Mark: Dunbog, Wall OS Cut Mark: Dunbog, Wall NBM WALL JUNC NE SIDE RD
OS Cut Mark: Dunbog, Wall
OS Cut Mark: Dunbog, Wall NBM WALL JUNC NE SIDE RD
Road at Broom Hill
Road at Broom Hill
Gowdie A ruined farm above Letham. The grass above is grazed by cattle in the Summer months, the dark green is oilseed rape which had just started its Spring growth spurt.
Gowdie
A ruined farm above Letham. The grass above is grazed by cattle in the Summer months, the dark green is oilseed rape which had just started its Spring growth spurt.
Gowdie A ruined farm above Letham.
Gowdie
A ruined farm above Letham.
Oilseed rape, Gowdie Arable land above Letham with a view towards Mount Hill.
Oilseed rape, Gowdie
Arable land above Letham with a view towards Mount Hill.
Ruin, Gowdie East gable end of the farmhouse. I passed by quickly, it looks like a deep breath is all that is needed to bring it down. The stonework is interesting, undressed stone, probably cleared off the fields. The igneous rock of the Ochil Hills is not far beneath the surface here.
Ruin, Gowdie
East gable end of the farmhouse. I passed by quickly, it looks like a deep breath is all that is needed to bring it down. The stonework is interesting, undressed stone, probably cleared off the fields. The igneous rock of the Ochil Hills is not far beneath the surface here.
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Balmeadow Wood is located at Grid Ref: NO2917 (Lat: 56.340326, Lng: -3.1415379)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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